Novak Djokovic apologised after a frustrated shot narrowly missed a ballgirl during his Australian Open third-round win, escaping punishment despite echoes of his 2020 US Open default.

Novak Djokovic escaped the heat and doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6 (4) at the Australian Open on Saturday to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during ...